Timetable & ticket prices for the Gurten funicular

Middle station: stop on request

Boarding and alighting at the Grünenboden middle station (stop on request) is only possible until 20:00.

Purchasing tickets

Tickets for the Gurtenbahn can be purchased in the Gurtenbahn online shop. Alternatively, you can also use the ticket machines at the valley and mountain stations or buy a ticket via the app. The Gurtenbahn accepts all common payment cards. No cash payment.

Guests who wish to pay in cash can buy tickets for the train ride up the Gurten from the ticket machines at the BLS railroad station in Wabern (50m below the Gurtenbahn valley station). Enter the destination: “Gurten-Kulm”.

Validity of tickets

We can offer you a package deal for conferences, seminars, company celebrations, sports events and other special events. Contact us for a non-binding inquiry.

Purchasing tickets

With immediate effect, the Gurtenbahn will be subject to a self-check. Please ensure that you are in possession of a valid ticket before you travel.

As with public transport, random checks will be carried out and passengers with an incorrect or missing ticket will be fined.

Accessibility

In principle, the Gurtenbahn is barrier-free. Only the middle station is not equipped accordingly.

Prices

Season tickets, half-fare tickets, Bern Ticket JuniorCard and Libero (monthly or annual subscription for zone 100/101) are valid. The Libero day pass and the multi and group day passes are not valid.

Wabern-Gurten

Adults
Single ticket:	CHF 7
Return ticket:	CHF 12.60

Children (6–16) / half fare
Single ticket:	CHF 3.50
Return ticket:	CHF 6.30

ISO certification

To ensure the safety of passengers, the systems must be in perfect condition. On 7 November 2024, Gurtenbahn Bern AG was granted certification for the sixth time that the company satisfies the requirements of the “ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System” normative provisions in all areas (rail operation, leisure facilities and parking) without any deficiencies.

Contact

Do you have any questions about the Gurten funicular, the car park, the toboggan run or the winter operations? We are happy to help you on +41 31 961 23 23 or info@gurtenbahn.ch.

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Gurten funicular timetable

The Gurten funicular departs every fifteen minutes from 7 a.m. in the morning. On the hour and at quarter past, half past and quarter to the hour. Deviations from the timetable are possible in case of high passenger volume.

Monday–Saturday
Last ascent:	11:30 p.m.
Last descent:	11:45 p.m.

Sundays and public holidays
Last ascent:	8 p.m.
Last descent:	8:15 p.m.

Dogs
Dogs measuring 30 cm or more at the shoulder can travel at children’s price.

Bicycle transport, etc.
Bikes, bike trailers, scooter bikes, dirtsurfers and similar will be transported whenever possible. The price is calculated for the entire route and costs CHF 3.50.

People with disabilities

Travelers with a corresponding identity card benefit from a half-price ticket and are also entitled to bring an accompanying person free of charge.

For groups (incl. schools, youth associations, scouts, sports groups, etc.) traveling together. This rate applies to travel groups comprising at least 10 people. Each group must be under the direction of a responsible person (minimum age of 16). With the group ticket, all members of a group must make the same ascent and descent.

Erwachsene	Return	Single
Wabern–Gurten / Gurten–Wabern:	CHF 9.–	CHF 5.–
From and to Grünenboden (middle station):	CHF 6.–	CHF 3.40

Children & youths (aged 6-25) / with half-fare subscription / dogs
Wabern–Gurten / Gurten–Wabern:	CHF 4.60	CHF 2.60
From and to Grünenboden (middle station):	CHF 3.–	CHF 1.80

The journey lasts about five minutes.

Yes, when special events are organized on the Gurten, it is possible to extend the operating time until 3:45 a.m. for an extra fee.

We accept Twint as well as the most common debit and credit cards.

Yes, you can purchase tickets from the machines at the entrance to the top station.

No, the normal adult price applies for senior citizens.

Yes, travelers with a corresponding identity card benefit from a half-price ticket and are also entitled to bring an accompanying person free of charge.

No, the Gurten funicular group rate applies for school groups. You can find more information about group rates here.

There are restrooms at the valley station.

The Gurten funicular carries a maximum of 120 passengers per journey.

No, the Libero day ticket, the Libero multi day tickets and the Libero group day tickets are not valid on the Gurtenbahn. However, the Libero monthly and annual season tickets are valid.

Getting here

The easiest way to find us. There are parking spaces right next to the Gurtenbahn funicular valley station.

More

A diagram with an overview of how best to get to the Gurten. By public transportation or car, the Gurten is ideally located.